NextGen Federal Systems
Engineering
MCP/IntegrationEngineer
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“MCP/Integration Engineer at NextGen Federal Systems. Skills: MCP/Integration, AI, Systems Integration, Software Engineering. Build and maintain MCP servers. Support integrations with high-side data environments”
What You'll Achieve.
seamless interoperability; mission effectiveness; measurable improve organizational performance
Industry & Context.
analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Active Security Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline, 5+ years of experience in systems integration, software engineering, middleware development, or operational platform integration, Experience developing APIs, integration services, middleware, or microservice-based architectures using Python, Go, Java, C++, or similar programming languages, Experience integrating hardware systems, sensors, communications interfaces, or mission systems into operational or enterprise architectures, Familiarity with MCP concepts, AI orchestration frameworks, or agentic AI integration patterns, Experience with REST APIs, message brokers, service-oriented architectures, and distributed systems, Experience with Linux-based systems, containerized applications, and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, Understanding secure software development principles, access controls, logging, and cybersecurity best practices, Experience with troubleshooting and debugging across software, hardware, network, and operational environments, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work directly with technical and operational stakeholders, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, Active Security Clearance
Nice to Have
Experience supporting tactical, airborne, edge-compute, or mission-command environments, Familiarity with X9 Spider Mission Computer architectures or similar mission platform integrations, Experience supporting NGC2, AIDP, Lattice, EMSCO, or similar defense/intelligence integration ecosystems, Experience with AI-enabled applications, agentic workflows, or operational decision-support systems, Familiarity with classified or high-side operational environments and secure data handling procedures, Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and CI/CD frameworks
What You'll Do.
Build and maintain MCP servers
Support integrations with high-side data environments
Implement integrations for X9 Spider architecture
Integrate AI and mission workflows
Integrate agents with external command systems
Implement secure tool interfaces
Implement read/write separation controls
Develop automated integration testing
Support deployment and sustainment
Collaborate with engineering teams
Train customer personnel
Maintain technical documentation
Support DevSecOps and CI/CD activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
close collaboration with engineers, operators, platform vendors, and government stakeholders; Collaborate with AI engineers, software developers, systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and operational stakeholders; work directly with technical and operational stakeholders; communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills; Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively
Full Job Description
## Description NextGen is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled MCP/Integration Engineer to support the development, integration, and deployment of mission-focused AI and operational integration capabilities across complex tactical and enterprise environments. This role will focus on building Model Context Protocol (MCP) services, integrating operational systems and mission platforms, and enabling secure communication between agentic AI workflows, hardware systems, sensors, databases, and command-and-control architectures using ReadiChat. ReadiChat is a mission-focused, agentic AI platform designed to help organizations build, deploy, govern, and scale specialized AI agents for operational workflows. It combines AI agents, workflow orchestration, grounded knowledge, testing frameworks, and enterprise controls into a single collaborative workspace. The ideal candidate will possess strong software engineering and systems integration experience with the ability to interface across tactical platforms, mission systems, AI-enabled applications, and operational data environments. This role requires close collaboration with engineers, operators, platform vendors, and government stakeholders to ensure seamless interoperability and mission effectiveness within evolving operational architectures such as NGC2. ## Responsibilities Build and maintain MCP servers and integration services that expose operational applications, mission systems, device controls, sensor data, databases, file systems, and enterprise services to agentic AI workflows and operational applications. Support integrations with high-side and mission-relevant data environments, including operational repositories, analytics platforms, and mission databases such as Arsenal and other classified or restricted-access systems. Implement integrations for the X9 Spider Mission Computer architecture, including onboard compute environments, hardware interfaces, sensor integrations, communications system
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